James Norton

Actor James Norton, who plays Happy Valley villain Tommy Lee Royce, has recalled how he was bullied for five years at boarding school, and labelled the ...

And I’m luckily not suffering from depression or anything like that but it’s been really, really helpful to understanding what [happened to me at school].” [McMafia](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-axe-james-nortons-russian-26412060) and Grantchester star thinks the “weird” environment there contributed to his sometimes awful treatment by his fellow students in North Yorkshire. [by son Ryan,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/happy-valley-star-rhys-connah-28970122) now 16 and wanting to build a relationship with his father. [Happy Valley](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/happy-valley) but actor [James Norton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/james-norton) revealed he was himself the victim of playground thugs. “I’ve had a great therapist for the last four years, and it’s not from a place of drama. [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) show, said professional help has done him the world of good.

Appearing on the sofa opposite presenters Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas, James revealed a little bit of what was in store for his character in this week's ...

Confused as to why Ryan would want a relationship with the convicted criminal, Catherine was shocked to learn Ryan had been writing to him in prison since he was 10. But James wasn't ready to reveal any spoilers for what was in store, saying: "Maybe he just likes getting pampered, getting his glam on." Jermaine added that it could signify the character "shedding his skin." Despite saying that playing such a violent character was "troubling", James added: "The truth is, it's really fun." It was a really bizarre but kind of magical day," James said of filming the scene. Appearing on the sofa opposite presenters Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas, James revealed a little bit of what was in store for his character in this week's episode - but stood firm on not revealing any major spoilers.

The hit BBC show Happy Valley is set to draw to an end this series as a dramatic conclusion between Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) and Tommy ...

“There’s a very definite climax. A narrative has gone across all three: in season one, Catherine and Tommy came face to face outside Ryan’s school, and in season two they almost came face to face in the crematorium, at Tommy’s mum’s funeral. I really don’t think it is. Appearing on [The One Show,](/latest/one-show) actor James Norton gave insight into Tommy's transformation. “The music was playing, Gaz was doing his thing and I was getting lulled into a meditative state it was a really bizarre but magical day.” “The cameras just rolled and everyone was watching the monitors and it was weirdly meditative.

Appearing alongside hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas on Wednesday, January 18, to discuss his latest role as the villain in the popular hit TV show Happy ...

Appearing on The One Show to share some 'spoilers' for Series Three. Another wrote: "Long sheer socks?" The black socks were so long it almost looked like he was wearing tights underneath his trousers.

Happy Valley star appeared on the sofa opposite Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas on Wednesday night.

Pink Cherry said: "James Norton is absolutely gorgeous!!! Despite saying that playing such a violent character was "troubling", James added: "The truth is, it's really fun." "It seems like there must be a moment coming, because the look in Tommy's eye is a bit intense and a haircut sometimes signifies something," Alex said. Another commented: "I don't know what I was expecting, as I've never watched him in anything, but I wasn't expecting James Norton to sound the way he does." Lady Solis said: "James Norton is so gorgeous, nothing like awful scary Tommy. "lovely to see James Norton loved him in Granchester," Sharon said.

Happy Valley actor James Norton has made a heartbreaking revelation about his time at boarding school. Read more here...

Still battling the seemingly never-ending problem of drugs in the valley and those who supply them, Catherine is on the cusp of retirement." During a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, James was asked whether he will miss playing Tommy, to which he said: "He is a despicable monster, but he became really enticing, a sort of weird distant friend that you love seeing. Despite the traumatic experience, James confessed he was "lucky" not to suffer from depression. I've had a great therapist for the last four years, and it's not from a place of drama." He said: "I've realised that boarding schools are really weird places. "My school years were complicated," he explained.

The Happy Valley actor grew up in Yorkshire and attended Ampleforth College, which is often dubbed the “Catholic Eton”. Advertisement.

Norton had previously dated Irish actress Jessie Buckley, between 2015 and 2017, with the couple splitting a few months before his relationship with Poots began. Imogen Poots is an actor who shot to fame in 2007 for her role as Tammy in the movie 28 Weeks Later. We’re the only country that still sends our kids away voluntarily. He continued: “I’ve realised that boarding schools are really weird places. I’ve had a great therapist for the last four years, and it’s not from a place of drama.” Advertisement

James wasn't able to say much about the series while he chatted on to Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas.

#TheOneShow." It was a really bizarre but kind of magical day." And with the twists and turns of the series under wraps, The One Show was only able to show a brief clip of Tommy getting a haircut in prison. He added: "Obviously the really despicable stuff and the violence is complicated. Usually you have cuts, you know, minutes or two, three minutes here and there, but that (the haircut scene) was like a 40-minute shot. So it’s incredibly empowering and I kind of love it." After a tip off from her colleage in the police force, Catherine was shocked to dicover it was her sister, Clare who was facilitating Ryan's visits to the Category-A prison in Leeds. This led her to confront her sister in a tense cafe moment which has been hailed by fans as some of the best TV they have seen. "He was amazing," the actor, 37, gushed. For a long time I felt like I should say how kind of troubling… But in a shock twist, it was revealed that his son, Ryan, had been visiting him in prison without his grandmother Catherine Cawood knowing. James Norton has once again been mesmerizing - and pretty much scaring - viewers thanks to his role in Happy Valley.

The 37-year-old actor plays twisted psychopath and killer Tommy Lee Royce in the hit BBC police drama.

Asked if he will miss playing the murderer, James said: "He is a despicable monster, but he became really enticing, a sort of weird distant friend that you love seeing. James has appeared in a number of popular TV shows and films including ITV drama Grantchester and BBC's War & Peace. [The 37-year-old star](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/tv/happy-valleys-james-nortons-life-25828763), who is currently playing twisted psychopath and killer Tommy Lee Royce in the hit [ BBC](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/bbc) police drama, has revealed he was badly bullied for five years during his childhood. Everybody’s fascinated by that kind of character and so am I.” I've had a great therapist for the last four years, and it's not from a place of drama. It comes shortly after James spoke out about his role as Tommy Lee Royce during a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show. He added: "I've realised that boarding schools are really weird places. We're the only country that still sends our kids away voluntarily. Speaking on the [Comfort Eating podcast](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1536627&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fgb%2Fpodcast%2Fs4-e12-james-norton-actor%2Fid1571446706%3Fi%3D1000594829230&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.examinerlive.co.uk%2Fnews%2Ftv%2Fhappy-valleys-james-norton-needed-26019542), he said: "My school years were complicated. During a recent red carpet event, James said: “I love him. [Batley's popular Cellar Bar to reopen much to the relief of real ale lovers](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/batleys-popular-cellar-bar-reopen-26003246) [Amanda Owen on 'tough' split from husband Clive and reason for breakup](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/tv/amanda-owen-tough-split-husband-25995815) [Our Yorkshire Farm fans all say same thing as Amanda Owen plants kiss on Reuben](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/tv/yorkshire-farm-fans-say-same-26001691) [Meet the Huddersfield woman who travels the world tasting wine and now owns a vineyard in Spain](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/meet-huddersfield-woman-who-travels-25987075) [Wakey Wines parody video 'Fakey Wines' goes viral as Uber driver creator hits out at 'scandalous' prices in shop](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/wakey-wines-parody-video-fakey-25975228) [Ampleforth College](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/ampleforth-college-ofsted-highlights-secret-23406967), a fee-paying private boarding school, said he does not agree with the boarding school system and thinks most of the kids who board are 'deeply homesick'.

James Norton is best known for portraying vile criminal Tommy Lee Royce on the BBC drama series Happy Valley.

Possibly long sheer socks, is this a thing?" Lynsey shared: "What is James Norton wearing? The stellar cast, including [Sarah Lancashire](/showbiz/tv-radio/1720208/Happy-Valley-Sarah-Lancashire-Shane-Zaza-Shafiq-Shah), Siobhan Finneran and James Norton, are all still part of the gritty crime drama which is set to reach a conclusion at the end of episode six. But the truth is, it’s really fun." For a long time, I felt like I should say how kind of troubling and how much it cost me to play. #TheOneShow."

The actor, who stars as ex-convict Tommy Lee Royce in the hit crime drama, went on: "I've had a great therapist for the last four years, and it's not from a ...